NR565 MIDTERM DRUGS ONLY – Questions With
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Thiazides are for treating which stage stage one
of HTN?
What do thiazides do the to Decrease preload, blood volume and venous
cardiovascular system? pressure
HCTZ (hydrochlorathiazide) is what thiazide
type of medication class? 12.5 to 25 mg po daily
how is it prescribed?
Hydroton (Clorthialidone) is what type thiazide12.5 to 25 mg po daily
of medication class?
how is it prescribed
Lozol (Indapamide) is what type of thiazide
medication class? PO daily
how is it prescribed
Side effects of Thiazide Diuretics Hyperuricemia
Hyperglycemia
Hyperlipedemia
Hypokalemia
hyponatremia
hypomagesemia
Contraindications of Thiazides Sensitivity to sulfa drugs
sensitivity to thiazides
,Drugs ending in sartan are what class? ARBS
Drugs ending in Pril are what class? ACEI
What is the drug of choice for DM or ACEI
CKD due to its renal protectiveness
Side effects of ACEI and ARBs in Class C during first trimester
pregnancy (think class C and D) Class D during second and third trimester
Causes fetal kidney malformations and fetal
hypotension
Side effects with ACEIs Dry cough
Angioedema
Hyperkalemia
Contraindications with ACEI and ARBs Renal artery stenosis
What is the action of ACEI? Inhibition of angiotensin-converting enzymes
decreasing formation of angiotesin II
Action of CCB Inotropic and chronotropic effect making the heart
depressed and slowed down
It blocked the voltage gate. of calcium channels in
both smooth and cardiac muscles
Side effects of CCBs Headaches
ankle edema
heart block or bradycardia
reflex tachycardia
Contraindications of CCBs 2nd or 3rd degree heart block
bradycardia
CHF
What drug classes end in pine? CCBs
, Nifedipine (procardia XL) is what drug CCB
medication class
Amlodipine (Norvasc) is what drug CCB
medication class
Felodipine (Plendil) is what drug CCB
medication class
What medication class should be ACEIs
avoided in the african american
population?
What should not be taken with Grapefruit juive
simvastatin or lovastatin? macrolides
What drug class ends in "mycin" Macrolides
What common occurrence do we see Elevated ALT
elevated on serum lab results with
statins when GI upset is present
Statin induced myopathy is another Occurs bilaterally in proximal muscles within weeks
common side effects, what are the or months after starting statin
characteristics to watch for?
Manage by using smallest dose and combine it with
fibrates
If dark urine occurs, rule out rhabdomyolysis
Ezetimibe (Zetia) is what drug class? Cholesterol absorption inhibitor
and a non-statin
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Thiazides are for treating which stage stage one
of HTN?
What do thiazides do the to Decrease preload, blood volume and venous
cardiovascular system? pressure
HCTZ (hydrochlorathiazide) is what thiazide
type of medication class? 12.5 to 25 mg po daily
how is it prescribed?
Hydroton (Clorthialidone) is what type thiazide12.5 to 25 mg po daily
of medication class?
how is it prescribed
Lozol (Indapamide) is what type of thiazide
medication class? PO daily
how is it prescribed
Side effects of Thiazide Diuretics Hyperuricemia
Hyperglycemia
Hyperlipedemia
Hypokalemia
hyponatremia
hypomagesemia
Contraindications of Thiazides Sensitivity to sulfa drugs
sensitivity to thiazides
,Drugs ending in sartan are what class? ARBS
Drugs ending in Pril are what class? ACEI
What is the drug of choice for DM or ACEI
CKD due to its renal protectiveness
Side effects of ACEI and ARBs in Class C during first trimester
pregnancy (think class C and D) Class D during second and third trimester
Causes fetal kidney malformations and fetal
hypotension
Side effects with ACEIs Dry cough
Angioedema
Hyperkalemia
Contraindications with ACEI and ARBs Renal artery stenosis
What is the action of ACEI? Inhibition of angiotensin-converting enzymes
decreasing formation of angiotesin II
Action of CCB Inotropic and chronotropic effect making the heart
depressed and slowed down
It blocked the voltage gate. of calcium channels in
both smooth and cardiac muscles
Side effects of CCBs Headaches
ankle edema
heart block or bradycardia
reflex tachycardia
Contraindications of CCBs 2nd or 3rd degree heart block
bradycardia
CHF
What drug classes end in pine? CCBs
, Nifedipine (procardia XL) is what drug CCB
medication class
Amlodipine (Norvasc) is what drug CCB
medication class
Felodipine (Plendil) is what drug CCB
medication class
What medication class should be ACEIs
avoided in the african american
population?
What should not be taken with Grapefruit juive
simvastatin or lovastatin? macrolides
What drug class ends in "mycin" Macrolides
What common occurrence do we see Elevated ALT
elevated on serum lab results with
statins when GI upset is present
Statin induced myopathy is another Occurs bilaterally in proximal muscles within weeks
common side effects, what are the or months after starting statin
characteristics to watch for?
Manage by using smallest dose and combine it with
fibrates
If dark urine occurs, rule out rhabdomyolysis
Ezetimibe (Zetia) is what drug class? Cholesterol absorption inhibitor
and a non-statin
